Kailash Yatra via Lhasa with , Chitwan and – 21 Days This trip is the best and luxurious trip among other trips. In this trip you can explore various historical important regions of Tibet including Lhasa, Shigatse and Kailash Mansarovar so on. This trip is more expensive as compare to other and Luxurious too. In this trip Lhasa to Saga part meals will be served in tea house basis. But whereas from Saga and during your Kailash Parikrama return back to Saga hygienic Vegetarians meals will be served by our company team members. They will fully take care of you and your health in every difficult condition.

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival (1300 m) On arrival at Kathmandu(Tribhuvan International Airport) our representative will be waiting to welcome & pick the group either on Bus/Car/Van according to the size of group. And transfer you to the Hotel (twin sharing bed room). Evening group briefing and orientation about the Yatra. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 2: drive from Kathmandu to via manokamana 6/7h drive After breakfast we start drive via Manokamana through scenic and windy road to Pokhara. And we stop on the way at Kurintar for cable ride to Manokamana temple doing the darsan and wishing fulfilling Godess. After darsan back the cable station then we and drive continue to Pokhara. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 3: fly from Pokhara to jomsom and drive to muktinath back to jomsom Early in the morning drive to Pokhara airport for flight to Jomsom. It is 15 minutes flight which is one of the scenic flight over dense forest, hills and mountain. We reach at Jomsom airport which is different landscape and weather. After landing jomsom airport we take you to your Lodge, have some tea and get ready for jeep ride to Muktinath temple, Holy bath at 108 taps around the temple. Worship Muktinath temple and hiking around to visit other sites. Drive back again to Jomsom for overnight Jomsom to Muktinath by jeep: 50 Minutes Pokhara to Jomsom flight: 15 minutes Accommodation: in Guest house (B/L/D)

Day 4: fly from jomsom to pokhara 15 Minutes flight Early in the morning fly back to Pokhara. Sightseeing at major sites in Pokhara: Bindabasini temple, David falls, Gupteswor Mahadev. Boating tour at Fewa lake and visit Tal barahi temple and overnight at hotel. Pokhara to Jomsom flight: 15 minutes Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 5: Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan via Ashram. 145km 5/6h drive After breakfast, check-out and you will proceed to Chitwan National Park. On the way, visit Valmiki Ashram (also known as ‘DEVGHAT’). Evening halt at a Resort in Chitwan National park. Enjoy the evening with live Tharu culture Dance. Tharu are the native people of Chitwan. They are known as the Malaria proof people. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 6: drive from Chitwan to Janakpur, 190km 5/6h drive Morning after breakfast, you will proceed to Janakpur via East-West highway of . is a of Janakpur in Mithila region of Nepal, dedicated to the Hindu goddess . It is the primary temple of Maithali native indigenous to Nepal. It is an example of 'Hindu-Rajput' Nepali architecture. It is often considered the most important model of Rajput architecture in Nepal. Fully built in bright white and constructed in an area of 4,860 sq. feet in a mixed style of Islamic and Rajput domes, the temple is 50 meters high. It is a three-storied structure made entirely of stone and marble. According to legends and epics, King Janak ruled this area (called Videha) during the period. His daughter Janaki (Sita), during her swyambar, had chosen Lord as her husband, and become queen of Ayodhya. There marriage ceremony had occurred in the nearby Temple. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 7: flight from janakpur to kathmandu 40 Minutes flight Early in the morning visiting, at Janaki Temple, Danusa dham and later on you will fly from Janakpur to Kathmandu. You will transfer to your Hotel. In the evening you will for Sightseeing in Kathmandu at Pashupatinath and mata Guheswori temple Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 8: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Hawan (Pujha) After the morning breakfast we will explore to the Pashupatinat Temple Darshan, Guheshowri, Boudhanath Stupa and we do hawan (Pujha) while completing our sightseeing; return back to Hotel. Have a Lunch and free time for shopping and currency change. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 9: Kathmandu-Lhasa (3650m) Gonggar Airport After the delicious breakfast drive towards Tribhuvan International Airport before 3 hours of our flight from Hotel. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, Our Tibetan guide will let you fulfill immigration formalities and take you to world’s highest capital city Lhasa it is 62 Kilometer from the Gongar airport. Afternoon visit jokhang monestary shrine of BudhaSakyamuni and walk around Barkhor Circle, it is busting of Tibetan handicraft and costume. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 10: Lhasa Sightseeing: Today we will visit POTALA PALACE, former Palace of HH the Dalai Lama and 17th Century POTALA PALACE offers an awesome view of entire city and also has private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and chapels. NORBULINGKA PALACE, the summer Palace of His holiness. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 11: Lhasa –Shigatse (3,900m) 318km After morning breakfast we will drive approximately 5 hrs to get second largest city of Tibet Shigatse and visit Panchen Lama’s TashiLhamo monastery with other monasteries. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 12: Shigatse-Saga 470 km (4250m) Today after the refreshment and breakfast we will drive towards Saga which takes approximately 7-8 hours to reach Saga and acclimatize. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 13: Saga- Mansarovar Lake. As usual after the breakfast we will drive towards Mansarovar it’s about 430 km in distance from saga and takes 5-6 hrs drive. Today you can have explorations of Holy Mansarovar Lake you will spend the whole day around the lake. Accommodation: in guest house (B/L/D)

Day 14: Mansarovar Parikrama-to Darchen (4575m) Early in the morning you will be free for Puja and bath in the holy Lake Mansarovar. After Lunch drive towards Darchen making Parikrama of Holy Lake Mansarovar clockwise. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 15: Darchen - Dirapuk (4,670m) Today is the first day of our Parikrama. After the morning breakfast drive to Yama Dwar (30 minutes 8 km) and start our Parikrama to Dirapuk (North face of Kailash) by trek. It takes approximately 6 hours walk. Accommodation: in guest house (B/L/D)

Day 16: Dirapuk (4,670m) –Zutulpuk This day is very sensitive because you will ascend trek to Dolma La Pass (5670m) and afternoon descend down to the Gaurikunda. And the weather in the Dolma La Pass is unpredictable it might be changed any time and start to snow storms. So be very careful. Our last journey of trek will be Zutulpuk along the river bank. (22km)(9hours). Accommodation: in guest house (B/L/D)

Day 17: Zutulpuk-Saga. Today we will Trek to TrangsarManiwalls and end the parikrama-8km. Our vehicles will be waiting for us at the ending point of parikrama and drive to Saga. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 18: Saga-Shigatse. After the breakfast we will drive to Shigatse. The distance between Paryang to Shigatse is 680 km that takes approximately 8-9 hours’ drive. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 19: Shigatse –Lhasa After the morning refreshment and breakfast we will drive towards Lhasa .Today we have to drive about 271km which take 6-7 hours. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 20: Lhasa-Kathmandu After morning breakfast the Tibetan guide will take us to the Gonggar Airport for Kathmandu Departure. Flight to Kathmandu, on arrival our representative will pick you and transfer to the Hotel. Accommodation: in hotel (B/L/D)

Day 21: Depature Certificate of completion will be provided to you from Miteri Nepal Int’l Trekking (P) Ltd. You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at Airport 3 hour before flight time (30 min drive) (Breakfast).

Our Cost Include ●4 nights hotel (4/5 star) on twin sharing room in Kathmandu with vegetarian meals (BLD) ●2 nights hotel (4/5 star) on twin sharing room in Pokhara with vegetarian meals (BLD) ●1 night hotel (3/4 star) on twin sharing room in Chitwan with vegetarian meals (BLD) ●1 night hotel (2/3 star) on twin sharing room in Janakpur with vegetarian meals (BLD) ●1 night Guest house on twin sharing room in Jomsom with vegetarian meals (BLD) ●5 nights hotel (4 star) on twin sharing room in Lhasa & Sighatse with breakfast ●2 nights hotel on twin sharing room in Saga with vegetarian meals (BLD) ●Rest of the accommodation all in guest house basic sharing room with vegetarian meals (BLD) ●Vegetarian meals in neat and clean restaurant (outside) during stay in Lhasa / Shigatse. ●Best available hotel & guesthouses in Kailash region (Saga – Kailash – Saga) ●All vegetarian meals cooked by our Nepali support team in Kailash region ●Complimentary use of Down Jackets if require (returnable after tour finished) ●Transfer by AC/ deluxe private vehicle as per our itineraries in Nepal ●Yaks & Yak men during your Parikrama to carry foods and baggage ●Airport transfers & sightseeing in Kathmandu & in Lhasa ●All entry fee and cable car ticket for Manokamana temple ●Round trip air ticket Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu ●Round trip air ticket from Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara ●Air ticket from Janakpur - Kathmandu ●English speaking Tibetan guide and one Nepali tour leader ●Necessary supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas from Nepal) ●All necessary Kitchen & camping equipments ●Oxygen for emergency use, Medical kit bag / First Aid kit ●All Tibet travel permits as per our itineraries ●Transportation in Tibet by Luxury Bus ●Jeep from Jomsom – Muktinath - Jomsom ●Lake Mansarovar parikrama by luxury bus ●Free gifts – Duffle Bag & Backpack Bag ●All applicable taxes & service charges

Our Cost Exclude ●Nepal entry visa fee for NRI ●International air ticket to Kathmandu & return from ●Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service ●Personal expenses, energy drinks like coca, fanta sprite. ●Tips for tour leader, Tibetan guide, sherpa staff & driver ●Your travel insurance, porter & horse for Kailash parikrama ●Personal porter & riding Horse during the Parikrama of Holy Kailash.

●Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from Kailash ●Monasteries and monuments entrances fees for sightseeing in Lhasa or Shigatse ●Any additional cost due to natural calamity, emergency evacuation or unforeseen circumstances ●Extra accommodation charge in Lhasa, Shigatse & in any places of Kailash region due to any reason like sickness, rescue besides tour itinerary

Note: Foreigner Passport Holders need to arrive to Kathmandu 03 Working days before the fixed dates (Day 01 in the itinerary) for the Chinese Visa (Saturday and Sunday is not considered as working days).For Indian Passport, we will need their passport 07 working days before the trip in Delhi office. Please make sure that the Indian Passport Holder’s have Voters Card with them.

If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen

Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

After the Mansarovar to Kailash; all the private vehicles are not allowed; So Chinese Deluxe Buses are provided by the Tibet Tourism authority,

Additional for Single Room Supplement: Per Nights Kathmandu: Additional for upgrade 5 star Hotel: Per Night Kathmandu:

Booking and Payment : ●As per the new regulations trip booking should be done in advance. ●Minimum 6 months valid date passport is required. ●21 days prior to tour departure date 50% of the total cost should reach Discovery Mountain ●Trek & Expedition Pvt.Ltd account. ●By scan copy of color passport the client. ●Full payment should be made 15 days before departure to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Tour Cancellation Policy: ●All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. ●Verbal cancellations will not be entertained. ●21 days before trip departure 30% of total trip cost. ●15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost. ●10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost. ●07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost.

Tour Operators has the full right to change the dates and cancel the trip due to any unavoidable circumstances.

Other Notes Discovery Mountain Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. will do its best to make the tour with safe and smooth. As all the Kailash Tours are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB), Discovery Mountain Trek will not be accountable for any changes due to change of official rules and laws of Tibet.

Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay of arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

For Tibet Permit and Visa it is required of minimum 6 months valid date/ validity passport.